Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time ACTD Kootenai Station…

While the CTO and CMO were off on a search of the city, the XO, CNS and OPS were in the Detention Center of the Kezlarian military base interrogating prisoners that had recently arrived at the facility.

During the interrogation they learned that the Kezlarian government has been arresting Kezlarian citizens who do not subscribe to the latest version of their religion and subjecting them to slave camps.

The crew is in the middle of interrogating a Kezlarian named Oty.

Time lapse: 2 minutes

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as FCO Commander Satok Marek
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Rick Spicer
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Rr’Vellan and CMO LtCmdr. Sovok
Juanita Wilson as CNS Lieutenant Alana Torez

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Kezlarite Commander Ora, Prisoner Oty, Prison Guards

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XO_Marek says:
::Paces the room, hearing Oty's side of the story::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Looks up from the pile of rubble and shakes her head at Sovok.::

Host Oty says:
::Watches the XO pace.  Turns his attention back to OPS::

XO_Marek says:
::Moves to one corner of the room:: *CTO*: Progress report, Lieutenant?

CNS_Alana says:
::Listening to Oty::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@<CMO_Sovok> ::Moves the hovercraft to the next section::

OPS_Spicer says:
Oty: Is your group responsible for the attack on Kootenai Station?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@*XO*: We haven't found anything yet, Sirrr.

Host Oty says:
::Hangs head down:: OPS: Yes.

CNS_Alana says:
Oty: Why did you attack Kootenai Station?

XO_Marek says:
*CTO*: ::Thinks for a second:: Very well, Lieutenant I think this is a waste of valuable time and effort. I want you both to return to the Military Base.

Host Oty says:
CNS: We did not attack your station, only the Kezlarite citizens in the chapel.  We wanted to get the attention of the Kezlarian government.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@*XO*:Yes, Sirrr, we'll be back in a few minutes.

XO_Marek says:
::Returns his attention to Oty::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Grimaces:: Oty: Does your group have the Governor and our Captain?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@CMO: Sovok, we'rrre heading back to base.

Host Oty says:
OPS: Yes, we have them.

CNS_Alana says:
Oty: So you figure you got the attention of the Kezlarian Government, now what do you want?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@<CMO_Sovok> CTO: Okay, Bao. ::Maneuvers the hovercraft toward the military base::

XO_Marek says:
::Stands next to the table in the center of the room, staring at Oty::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks at the XO and the CNS then back to Oty:: Oty: We understand your plight. The Federation cannot and will not do anything to help you unless you release them. We do want to help you.

Host Oty says:
CNS: We want them to stop taking our people into custody and sending them to the slave camps.  We are not slaves!  We are Kezlarite citizens who just don't happen to agree with the present government’s religious beliefs!  Why should we become slaves?

XO_Marek says:
Oty: Why should you become terrorist?? ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host Oty says:
XO: We had no choice.  The government would not listen.

Host Oty says:
OPS: I can arrange a meeting with Opo, our leader, however you must get me out of here.  And you must arrange the release of all other prisoners from this facility and guarantee our safety.

CNS_Alana says:
Oty: Where are you holding our Captain and the Governor?

XO_Marek says:
::Takes a seat and taps his fingers the table:: Oty: I see...

Host Oty says:
CNS: As I said, I can arrange a meeting with Opo.  I cannot take you to where your Captain and the Governor are being held.

XO_Marek says:
::Gives a glance to the OPS like saying "Okay, this is enough" then stands up::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: We can certainly take Oty with us under the premise that we want to interrogate him further on the San Carlo. I am not sure that we can release the rest at this time.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: That may work, Lieutenant.  ::Gives a glance to Oty:: Do we have your word?  Will you really help us?

CNS_Alana says:
XO: They might not like it if they find out we are taking Oty to our ship.

Host Oty says:
XO: If you get me out of here, I will help you.  We are not bad people, Commander.  We just want them to stop treating us this way.

XO_Marek says:
CNS: At this point, Counselor, I really do not care what they may think.

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@<CMO_Sovok> ::Lands the shuttlecraft outside the military buildings and hops out::

XO_Marek says:
::Thinks for a moment:: All: Okay, people, let's get out of here. ::Shouts:: Commander Ora!

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Nods to the guards to open the door then walks in:: XO: Have you completed your interrogation, Commander?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
@::Secures the hovercraft and begins to head inside the building::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A guard stops the CTO as she enters the building and holds up his hand.

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: Not really, Commander.  We are sure that this prisoner is still hiding some type of information.  We are taking him for further interrogation aboard our ship.  ::Grabs Oty's arm::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Guard: What? Isn't the rrrest of the crrrew in herrre? ::Twitches her tail::

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Holds up his hand at the XO:: XO: Wait just a minute.  I can't allow you to remove the prisoner, Commander.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> CTO: You must relinquish your weapon and sign the register first.

XO_Marek says:
::Walks out of the room, dragging the prisoner:: Commander Ora : If you will excuse me, Commander...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Makes a face:: Guard: Umm... *XO*: Arrre you on yourrr way out, because I'm not giving up my phaserrrr!

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks behind the prisoner::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Guards outside the interrogation room stop the XO and Oty in the corridor and point their weapons at them as Commander Ora rushes out behind them.

XO_Marek says:
::Signals the OPS and the CNS to follow him:: *CTO*:: Indeed, Commander.

CNS_Alana says:
::Wishes they could get their phasers back from guards::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Readies for hand-to-hand combat::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: I kindly ask you to let us out of this facility. ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: As I said, Commander, I cannot allow you to remove the prisoner.  You have no authority here!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*XO*:Is everrrything alrrright, Commander?

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Looks to the guards then signals them to bring reinforcements::

XO_Marek says:
*CTO*: Stay calm, Lieutenant.

CNS_Alana says:
Commander Ora: We believe we can extract more information out of him if we are in another area.

Host Commander_Ora says:
CNS: I cannot allow it.

XO_Marek says:
::Turns his head to the CNS:: CNS: Please explain our interrogation methods to the Commander.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Additional guards surround the group in the hallway.  All have weapons pointed at the crew.

Host Oty says:
::Looks at the guards and stands perfectly still, afraid he will get shot::

XO_Marek says:
::Whispers to the OPS:: OPS: Can you jam their shields?

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: I must ask you to relinquish your hold on our prisoner or I will have all of you arrested!

OPS_Spicer says:
Commander Ora: This is unprecedented. We are members of the Federation and have diplomatic immunity. You cannot hold us against our will.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guard at the entrance draws his weapon on the CTO and calls for reinforcements.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Entrance Guard> CTO: I will ask you to relinquish your weapon, Lieutenant.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Does a roundhouse kick at the guard, knocking the weapon out of his hand and sprints down the hall::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: I remind you that we are members of the Federation Starfleet. Shooting us will only put you in serious trouble with the Federation. I think you should order you men to put down their weapons and discuss this in a ... pacific way

Host Commander_Ora says:
OPS: You are interfering with our laws, Lieutenant.  I can hold you and I will!  ::Claps his hands::

XO_Marek says:
*CTO*: Do not enter the complex, Lieutenant I repeat do not enter.

CNS_Alana says:
Commander Ora: We have a truth serum but it only works in the sunlight.  That is why we have to take the prisoner outside.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards move in and grab each of the crew in the hallway, including Oty and begin dragging them into a holding cell.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The reinforcements begin chasing the CTO.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Running down the hallway as fast as she can::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A siren goes off inside the facility and doors begin to close.

XO_Marek says:
*CTO*: Beam back to the ship! ::Shouts as he is dragged::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A corridor security door closes in front of the CTO

XO_Marek says:
::Struggles with one guard, attempting to perform a nerve pinch::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Slides to a stop and taps her COM badge:: *San Carlo* :One to beam up, quickly!

CNS_Alana says:
::Struggles with the guard holding her::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There are too many guards and the attempts by the crew are futile.  They are placed inside a holding cell and the forcefield activates.

XO_Marek says:
*CTO*: ::Shouts:: Take this ship out of the planet!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<San Carlos OPS> *CTO*: Our transporters cannot penetrate their defensive shields, Lieutenant!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Curses in Chinese then turns and draws her phaser::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO is soon surrounded by several guards who disarm her and drag her off to the rest of the crew in the holding cell.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Growls and snarls at the guards, cursing loudly in Chinese::

XO_Marek says:
::Sees the CTO entering the cell:: All: Well, I have ruined our best chance. Suggestions? ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Walks up to the holding cell and looks in at the crew::  XO: I will contact your government and report your insolence.  Your ship will be confiscated.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Oty is returned to his original cell with the other 20 prisoners.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Growls under her breath and looks at the rest of the crew::

XO_Marek says:
Commander Ora: I see... My only course of action is to order my ship to take off and leave your planet.  ::Glances at the rest of the crew, trying to see if they will support his decision::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks around the room then at XO::

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Shakes his head:: XO: Your ship is being confiscated as we speak.  My troops are securing your crew.  They will be brought here for processing, as you will be processed.

XO_Marek says:
::Taps his COM badge:: *Relief OPS*: This is Commander Marek. Begin emergency departure maneuvers on the double.

CNS_Alana says:
Commander Ora: Processed?  Then what will become of us?

XO_Marek says:
::Can't believe what Ora is saying::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Kezlarian military storm the San Carlo and begin evacuating the ship, taking the crew out and loading them into the truck-like vehicles.

Host Commander_Ora says:
CNS: You will be processed along with the rest of the prisoners and taken to a work area on the other side of the planet.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Makes a mental note to personally berate the entire crew of the San Carlo for their lack of security::

CNS_Alana says:
Commander Ora: We are to become slaves also?  I don't think so!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Has a sudden urge for a doughnut and sighs::

XO_Marek says:
::Feels the burden of command on his shoulders::

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Nods:: CNS: This will send a message to your government that you cannot come to our homeworld and dictate your Federation ways on us!

Host Commander_Ora says:
XO: I will send some food and water for you and your crew.  ::Turns and walks off::

XO_Marek says:
::Shouts as Ora leaves:: Commander Ora: I remind you that you are the acting leader of a Federation world Commander and you are arresting a group of Federation officers.  This certainly puts you in a tight spot.

CNS_Alana says:
XO:  I suggest we choose our words to the Commander wisely at this point.

Host Commander_Ora says:
::Exits the cellblock::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Leans up against the wall, tapping it with her claws, searching for a weak spot::

XO_Marek says:
All: Suggestions!  ::Crosses his hands behind his back and paces nervously about the cell::

CNS_Alana says:
XO: Perhaps we could try to escape somewhere in between our next destination?

Host Oty says:
::Shouts:: XO: You see what I mean now, Commander?  You are going to become slaves of this corrupt government just like the rest of us!

OPS_Spicer says:
::Taps his COM badge:: *San Carlo Computer*: System status.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Grumbles:: XO: No weak spots in the wall, Sirrrr.

XO_Marek says:
CNS: That could work, if we know the next destination.

CNS_Alana says:
::Still wants to get her hands on her phaser again::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There is no response from the San Carlo's computer.  All power has been deactivated.  The San Carlo is being towed to a holding yard.

XO_Marek says:
::Snaps his fingers:: OPS: Encrypt the main computer on the double!

CNS_Alana says:
XO: If we all are together then we could probably over power a few guards and get some weapons.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Interesting that they were able to deactivate the ship's computer when all the controls require command codes. This is obviously an inside job.

XO_Marek says:
CNS: We must start developing a plan.  That could be our only chance.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The doors at the end of the corridor open and two guards pushing a cart of food enter.  They begin serving the slop in bowls and passing them through a small hole in the force field to the other prisoners.

XO_Marek says:
OPS : Darn it! They move fast!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Kicks the wall and curses in Chinese::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Too fast if you ask me.

OPS_Spicer says:
Guard: Do you respect your Governor?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The food cart moves from cell to cell serving the slop to the prisoners who fight for the food and the guards do not respond to any talk from the prisoners.

XO_Marek says:
All: Be careful with the food.

CNS_Alana says:
All: Yes, you probably don't want to eat that just yet!

CNS_Alana says:
XO: Sir, might we be able to configure the COM badges to take down the force field?

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Maybe we can take advantage of the guard's loyalty to his Governor.

XO_Marek says:
::Turns his attention back to the CNS:: CNS: Nice idea.  Lieutenant Rr'Vellan, Lieutenant Spicer, give us a hand with the COM badges.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods and kneels next to the CNS::

CNS_Alana says:
::Hands her COM badge to CTO::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Nice idea but the power in our COM badges isn't enough.

XO_Marek says:
OPS: Lieutenant?

Host Commander_Ora says:
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